Thomas secured five of eight targets for 57 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints' 27-26 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Seeing his first game action since a January 2021 wild-card loss to the Buccaneers, Thomas came alive with a pair of second-half touchdowns of three and nine yards to help fuel a wild comeback win for New Orleans. Thomas' target and yardage tallies were both second on the day for the Saints, and the former Pro Bowler didn't seem to show any ill effects from the hamstring injury that had limited him leading up to the opener. Thomas should have a strong chance of upping his production as he develops more chemistry with Jameis Winston, with the next opportunity coming in a Week 2 divisional home showdown against the Buccaneers next Sunday.

Thomas (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game at Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas will be making his first regular-season appearance since Dec. 13, 2020, after he missed the entire 2021 campaign while recovering from the ankle surgery he required last summer. He was cleared for full participation in training camp in late July but picked up the hamstring injury a few weeks later. Thomas was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, but he appears to have demonstrated enough progress to not only suit up Week 1, but also play with few restrictions to his snap count. That being said, Thomas' projection for Week 1 is somewhat murky given his long layoff from competitive action, his limited experience with quarterback Jameis Winston and his presence in a new-look receiver room that includes veteran Jarvis Landry and first-round rookie Chris Olave.

Thomas (hamstring) is slated to play in Sunday's game in Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After logging limited sessions during the entirety of Week 1 prep, Thomas was tabbed with a questionable designation for the opener. He's been dealing with a hamstring issue since at least Aug. 21, but it appears he's destined to be available Sunday. Assuming he's active, Thomas will serve as one of quarterback Jameis Winston's top wide receivers along with Jarvis Landry and rookie first-round pick Chris Olave.

Thomas (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas was able to manage three consecutive limited sessions this week after dealing with a hamstring injury that's impacted him since at least Aug. 21. His status for Week 1 remains up in the air, but at least fantasy managers will have the benefit of a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday as it pertains to a lineup decision. If he's able to play, Thomas will be on the receiving end of passes from Jameis Winston.

Thomas (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

According to Mike Triplett of ESPN.com, Thomas got some work in during the media-access portion of Thursday's session, but he has yet to handle an entire practice as he works his way back from the hamstring injury he's been dealing with since at least Aug. 21. Thomas has one more chance to be a full participant Friday, at which point the Saints will provide a sense of his ability to suit up Sunday in Atlanta.

Thomas (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

After the session, coach Dennis Allen said of Thomas, "We'll see," regarding his availability for Sunday's contest in Atlanta, per Mike Triplett of ESPN.com. "We'll see where he's at, but certainly he's progressing." Thomas has been dealing with a hamstring injury since at least Aug. 21, missing the Saints' final two preseason games and all practices in the meantime. As a result, his ability to get back on the field in some capacity Wednesday is a positive sign in advance of Week 1 action.

Thomas (hamstring) is expected to start Week 1 at Atlanta, Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas has missed roughly two weeks of practices due to a lingering hamstring injury, but it doesn't appear that his availability for the regular-season opener is in legitimate danger. The bigger unknown is whether the 29-year-old Thomas, who missed the entire 2021 season due to a left ankle injury, will be back to 100 percent health and ready to handle a full workload Week 1. It will do a fair amount to alleviate concern if Thomas can resume practicing without restrictions ahead of the Sept. 11 regular-season opener. Thomas will be joined by Jarvis Landry and rookie first-rounder Chris Olave in three-wide sets as he establishes chemistry with quarterback Jameis Winston.

Thomas (hamstring) wasn't spotted at Tuesday's practice, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas has missed almost two weeks as a result of this hamstring injury. It's too early to tell whether his availability for the Saints' Sept. 11 regular-season opener will be impacted by the injury, as the veteran wide receiver still has nearly two weeks to heal up before the Saints travel to Atlanta.

Thomas (hamstring) wasn't spotted in uniform ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

That's not a surprise, given that Thomas missed practice this week. The wideout will now shift his focus to readying for Week 1 action versus the Falcons. According to Underhill, Thomas is dealing with a small hamstring pull.

Thomas (hamstring) remained sidelined at Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas thus appears to be trending toward missing the Saints' preseason finale against the Chargers on Friday. If the starting wideout indeed sits out the contest, his next chance to see game action will arrive Week 1 against the Falcons.